The can’t miss jewelry designers of Palm Beach

Carla Trivino @MindOfCarlita

Friday

Mar 13, 2020 at 11:44 AM

From rare and vintage to creative and modern, these are the jewelry trunk shows you don’t want to miss in Palm Beach. Some are staying for days and other for weeks, but they all offer something unique.

Put the pearls to the side because Palm Beach is getting a dose of the jewel industry’s most creative and chic designers.

Creative and unique

Starting Friday, the fine jewelry designer and New Yorker Nina Runsdorf is bringing her signature Flip Ring, as seen on the hands of Oprah and other celebrities, to The Royal Poinciana Plaza’s Serenella.

She will be hosting a trunk show through Saturday featuring her one-of-a-kind baubles alongside First Lady stylist and designer Hervé Pierre and Nicolas Caito.

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Eye spy a Nina Runsdorf x Nir Hod Flip Ring. Featuring a hand-painted eye by artist @nirhod on rock crystal surrounded by black diamonds on blackened gold. Each ring is a one of three limited edition. #nirhod

Her designs offer a new twist on classic styles and feature pieces made to stand the test of time. Runsdorf is spearheading the jewelry business with her unique techniques setting her apart from what others are doing.

In 2009, she became the forerunner of incorporating slice diamonds in her line, a different diamond cut technique where rough stones are laser-cut and transmit light similar to stained-glass. She finishes off these pieces with gold and other diamonds to bring out the transparent, organic nature of each slice.

Rare and vintage

You may have spotted her at Mary Mahoney, but Tiina Smith is setting up shop at Saks Fifth Avenue. Until April 5, she will feature rare vintage gems and pieces from the master jewelers of the 20th and 21st centuries at the Worth Avenue store.

The jewelry expert’s long-term relationships with jewelry houses, private clients and auctioneers around the world have helped her find rare pieces others may not have access to.

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Now this is how you do pearls! A classic pearl, tourmaline and sapphire choker by the great American jeweler Seaman Schepps. Now open on the first floor at Saks Worth Avenue, Palm beach. We're here through April 5th with rare jewels and one-of-a-kind vintage finds! #seamanschepps #sakspalmbeach #palmbeach #tiinasmithjewelry #tiinasmith

After last month’s successful debut at The Vault, Saks’ new fine jewelry floor at its Fifth Avenue flagship, Tiina Smith Jewelry, is partnering with the luxury department store for another residency.

She will have vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura, Moussaieff, Michele della Valle and Tiffany & Co. Some of the collection’s highlights include a 1970s VCA carved onyx and diamond suite and a 1940s-era Retro gold bracelet from Tiffany.

“I am thrilled to bring my collection of rare vintage jewelry to Palm Beach, home to some of the most legendary jewelry collectors in history. In choosing pieces to bring, we considered the sophistication of the audience and the various events they dress for,” Smith said.

“We’re offering some of our newest finds including an exceptionally rare pair of coral and pearl ear clips by JAR Paris, whose work is scarce to begin with and even more so with this unique mix of materials. One of my personal favorites is a 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet with over 47 carats of bright lively stones, a showstopper on its own, but easy to mix with other pieces.”

A rainbow of gems

After eight years, European jewelry designer Tamara Comolli continues to offer Palm Beachers rare and colorful gems in her Esplanade store. Her designs offer a sense of laid back luxury where colorful jewels can be layered and paired with a kaftan or white button-up.

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Topaz in all its shades perfectly captures the deep and endless feeling of blue skies. #neverwithoutmymikado #tamaracomolli #finejewelry

Comolli features handpicked stones and difficult-to-find gemstones such as Paraiba tourmalines or aquamarines. One of the store’s signature designs is the acorn-shaped gemstones found in the MIKADO collection.

Another is the water drop, a symbol Comolli created to portray her personality. She grew up near beaches and a lake, so the drop became the symbol for the brand. It appears in several designs and is also the hallmark of all the jewels. As always, her creations feature an array of hues perfect for a pop of color.